BendPak PL-6K Series Owner's manual

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Double- and Triple-Wide Parking Lifts

Installation and Operation Manual

Manual P/N 5900056 — Manual Revision C2 — June 2019

Models:

• PL-6KDT

• PL-6KDTX

• PL-6KT

• PL-6KDT

-S

• PL-6KDTX

-S

• PL-6KT

-S

Model PL-6KDT-S shown.

Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China.

⚠ DANGER

Read the

entire

contents of this Manual

before

using this

product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in

this Manual can result in serious injury or death. Make sure all other

operators also read this Manual. Keep the Manual near the product

for future reference. By proceeding with setup and operation, you

agree that you fully understand the contents of this Manual.

Manual. PL-6K Series Parking Lifts, Installation and Operation Manual, Manual P/N 5900056, Manual

Revision C2, Released June 2019.

agree that: you will give full attribution to BendPak Inc., you will not make changes to the content, you do not gain

any rights to this content, and you will not use the copies for commercial purposes.

Trademarks. BendPak and the BendPak logo are registered trademarks of BendPak Inc. All other company,

product, and service names are used for identification only. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned

in this Manual are the property of their respective owners.

Limitations. Every effort has been made to ensure complete and accurate instructions are included in this

Manual. However, product updates, revisions, and/or changes may have occurred since this Manual was

published. BendPak reserves the right to change any information in this Manual without incurring any obligation for

equipment previously or subsequently sold. BendPak is not responsible for typographical errors in this Manual.

Feel free to contact us at any time to get the latest information about any product: bendpak.com.

Warranty. The BendPak warranty is more than a commitment to you: it is also a commitment to the value of

your new product. Contact your nearest BendPak dealer or visit www.bendpak.com/support/warranty

for

full warranty details.

Go to bendpak.com/support/register-your-product/ and fill out the online form to register

your product (be sure to click Submit).

Safety. Your Lift was designed and manufactured with safety in mind. However, your safety also depends on

proper training and thoughtful operation. Do not install, operate, maintain, or repair the unit without reading and

understanding this Manual and the labels on the unit;

do not use your Lift unless you can do so safely!

Owner Responsibility. In order to maintain your product properly and to ensure everyone’s safety, it is the

responsibility of the product owner to read and follow these instructions:

• Follow all installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.

• Make sure product installation conforms to all applicable local, state, and federal codes, rules, and regulations,

such as state and federal OSHA regulations and electrical codes.

• Read and follow all safety instructions. Keep them readily available for operators.

• Make sure all operators are properly trained, know how to safely operate the unit, and are properly supervised.

• Do not operate the product until you are certain that all parts are in place and operating correctly.

• Carefully inspect the product on a regular basis and perform all maintenance as required.

• Service and maintain the unit only with approved replacement parts.

• Keep instructions permanently with the product and make sure all labels are clean and visible.

•

Only use the Lift if it can be used safely!

Unit Information. Enter the Model Number, Serial

Number, and the Date of Manufacture from the Label

on your unit. This information is required for part or

warranty issues.

Model:

Serial:

Date of Manufacture:

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3 Installation 15

Shipping Information 4 Operation 52

Safety Considerations 4 Maintenance 55

Components 6 Troubleshooting 57

FAQs 7 Wiring Diagrams 59

Will My Car Fit? 8 Cable Routing Diagrams 61

Safety Lock Positions 9 Seismic Models 65

Specifications 10 Labels 66

Orientation 13 Parts Drawings 68

Installation Checklist 14

Introduction

This Manual describes the PL-6K Series of parking lifts, which let you park double or triple the number

of vehicles in a parking area. Each platform supports up to 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg).

There are three models in the PL-6K Series:

• PL-6KDT: Parking Lift with two independent Platforms.

• PL-6KDTX:

extra wide

Parking Lift with two independent Platforms.

• PL-6KT: Parking Lift with three independent Platforms.

• PL-6KDT-S: Parking Lift with two independent Platforms. Comes with seismic base plates;

special order only.

• PL-6KDTX-S:

extra wide

Parking Lift with two independent Platforms. Comes with seismic base

plates; special order only.

• PL-6KT-S: Parking Lift with three independent Platforms. Comes with seismic base plates;

special order only.

All models are similar, so if no distinction is made, then the information applies to all models. If

information applies to only one model, that distinction is mentioned in text. Seismic models are not

mentioned specifically in text unless they are different from the standard models, other than the base

plates. So if you see “PL-6KDT” in text, it means “PL-6KDT and PL-6KDT-S”, and so on.

More information about the full line of BendPak products can be found at bendpak.com.

This Manual is mandatory reading for all users of PL-6K Series Lifts, including anyone who installs,

uses, maintains, repairs, or wants to know more about them.

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⚠ DANGER Be extremely careful when installing, operating, maintaining, or repairing this

equipment; failure to do so could result in property damage, product damage,

injury, or (in very rare cases) death. Make sure only authorized personnel operate

this equipment. All repairs must be performed by an authorized technician. Do not

make modifications to the unit; this voids the warranty and increases the chances

of injury or property damage. Make sure to read and follow the instructions on the

labels on the unit.

Keep this Manual on or near the equipment so that anyone who uses or services it can read it.

If you are having issues, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this Manual for assistance.

Technical support and service is available from your dealer, on the Web at bendpak.com/support,

by email at techsupport@bendpak.com, or by phone at (800) 253-2363, extension 196.

You may also contact BendPak for parts replacement information (please have the model and serial

number of your unit available) at (800) 253-2363, extension 191.

Shipping Information

Your equipment was carefully checked before shipping. Nevertheless, you should thoroughly inspect

the shipment

before

you sign to acknowledge that you received it.

When you sign a bill of lading, it tells the carrier that the items on the invoice were received in good

condition.

To protect yourself, do not sign until

after

you have inspected the shipment.

If any of

the items listed on the bill of lading are missing or are damaged, do not accept the shipment until the

carrier makes a notation on the bill of lading that lists the missing and/or damaged goods.

If you discover missing or damaged goods

after

you receive the shipment and have signed the bill of

lading, notify the carrier at once and request the carrier to make an inspection. If the carrier will not

make an inspection, prepare a signed statement to the effect that you have notified the carrier (on a

specific date) and that the carrier has failed to comply with your request.

It is difficult to collect for loss or damage after you have given the carrier a signed bill of lading. If this

happens to you, file a claim with the carrier promptly. Support your claim with copies of the bill of

lading, freight bill, invoice, and photographs, if available. Our willingness to assist in helping you

process your claim does not make us responsible for collection of claims or replacement of lost or

damaged materials.

Safety Considerations

Read this Manual carefully before installing or using your new product

. Do not

install or operate the product until you are familiar with all operating instructions and warnings. Do not

allow anyone else to operate it until they are familiar with all operating instructions and warnings. Keep

this Manual on or near the product for future reference.

Read and follow the warnings and instructions on the labels on the product. Contact BendPak at

(800) 253-2363 or techsupport@bendpak.com if you need replacement labels or a

replacement Manual.

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Safety Information

The following safety information applies to all models in the PL-6K Series:

• The product is a Parking Lift. Use it only for its intended purpose. If you are looking for a service lift,

visit the Bendpak website.

• The product must be operated by authorized, trained persons only. Keep children and untrained

personnel away from the product.

• When the product is in use, keep people and especially body parts away from it.

• Do not make any modifications to the product; this voids the warranty and increases the chances

of injury or property damage.

• Make sure all operators read and understand this Installation and Operation Manual. Keep the

Manual near the Lift at all times.

• Make a visual inspection of the product before using it. Check for damaged, worn, or missing

parts. Do not use the product if you find any of these issues. Instead, take the Lift out of service,

then contact an authorized repair facility, your dealer, or BendPak at (800) 253-2363 or

techsupport@bendpak.com.

• BendPak recommends making a

thorough

inspection of the product at least once a year.

Replace any damaged or severely worn parts, decals, or warning labels.

Symbols

Following are the symbols used in this Manual:

⚠ DANGER Calls attention to an immediate hazard that will result in death or severe injury.

⚠ WARNING Calls attention to a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in death or severe

personal injury.

⚠ CAUTION Calls attention to a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in minor personal

injury, product damage, or property damage.

NOTICE Calls attention to a situation that, if not avoided, could result in product or property

damage.

Tip Calls attention to information that can help you use your product better.

Liability Information

BendPak Inc. assumes no liability for damages resulting from:

• Use of the equipment for purposes other than those described in this Manual.

• Modifications to the equipment without prior, written permission from BendPak.

• Damage to the equipment from external influences.

• Incorrect operation of the equipment.

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Components

The components of your Lift include:

• Control Box. Houses the controls that raise and lower Platforms.

• Control Post. The Post on which the Control Box is mounted.

• Power Unit. Provides hydraulic power to the Hydraulic Cylinders that raise and lower Platforms.

• Power Post. The Post on which the Power Unit is mounted.

• Ramps. One for each Platform. Use them to drive onto and off of Platforms.

• Platforms. The metal surface that holds raised vehicles.

• Front and Rear Beams. Part of the structure of the Lift. The Front Beam is on the opposite side

from the ramps. The Rear Beam is above the ramps.

• Crossbeams. Also part of the structure of the Lift. The Powerside Crossbeam and the Center

Crossbeam(s) both support a Hydraulic Cylinder and Safety Lock on top. The Offside Crossbeam

is part of the structure of the Lift.

• Offside Posts. All four posts are part of the structure of the Lift. The Control Post and the Power

Post have special functions, mentioned above; the Offside Posts are part of the structure.

Model PL-6KDT-S shown; the PL-6KDTX is wider and the PL-6KT has a third Platform and a second

Center Crossbeam. Standard models have different base plates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What kinds of vehicles can I park on my PL-6K Series Lift?

Answer: Cars, light trucks, and SUVs; up to 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) per Platform.

Q: How long will it take to raise or lower my vehicle?

A: 30 to 45 seconds, approximately.

Q: Does the Lift have to be anchored in place?

A: Yes. The Posts must be anchored.

Q: Can I install my Lift outside?

A: Yes, but the Lift is designed for indoor installation, so there are some additional things you will need

to do. Cover the Power Unit (

required

), put a canopy over the Lift, keep it clean and dry, and

increase maintenance. Contact BendPak Customer Service (web bendpak.com/support, email

techsupport@bendpak.com, phone (800) 253-2363) for additional information.

Q: Can I use my Lift to store boxes of stuff instead of a Vehicle?

A: No. This is not the intended use of the Lift; it is not designed to be used this way.

Q: How high does my garage ceiling have to be to support my Vehicles?

A: It depends on the height of the Vehicles you are putting on the Platforms. If you are parking low-

slung Vehicles, then your ceiling does not have to be as high as it would need to be if you are parking

taller Vehicles. Refer to Will My Car Fit? for additional information.

Q: Does the Control Box have to be on the Control Post?

A: Yes. That location gives the operator a clear view of the Platforms as they are raised and lowered.

Q: Does it matter if I drive my Vehicles in front first or back them in?

A: No. Your Lift works great either way.

Q: How are the seismic models different from the regular models?

A: They come with different, sturdier base plates and Threaded Rods with Epoxy instead of Anchor

Bolts. These differences give the seismic models enhanced stability in the event of an earthquake and

in high-vibration environments.

Q: Will the ‘cables’ really hold my vehicles?

A: Yes. PL-6K Series Lifts use 3/8 inch, aircraft-quality

wire rope

that runs through oversized

Sheaves, reducing friction on them and extending their life with minimal maintenance.

Q: How long can I leave a Vehicle on a raised Platform?

A: As long as you want. Once a Safety Lock is engaged, gravity holds it in position, so a loss of power

does not impact it. Your Vehicle is going to stay where you left it. Remember to

always leave

Platforms either on the ground or engaged on their Safety Locks

.

Q: How many Safety Lock positions does my Lift have?

A: Two available, one is selected during installation. You are not restricted to just two Platform heights,

however. There are adjustments that can be done during installation to get you the exact space you

want under each Platform. See Safety Lock Positions for more information.

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Will My Car Fit?

Your Lift accommodates a wide variety of cars, light trucks, and SUVs.

Width

Considerations for Vehicle width include:

• Platform width. The usable width of the Platform is 86 inches (7.1 feet, 2184 mm); your tires

cannot be wider than this.

All four tires must be fully on the Platform

; they cannot be on

the side structure or on the Ramp.

• Mirrors. Mirrors and other accessories may mean that some parts of a Vehicle are much wider

than the rest of the Vehicle. Parking lifts are designed to have lots of open space, but if you are

parking two Vehicles next to each other that both have wide mirrors or other accessories, make

sure they do not hit each other.

• Car doors. Opening Vehicle doors makes the Vehicle wider while they are open. Generally you

want to avoid opening the doors of multiple Vehicles parked next to each other at the same time.

You cannot open a car door while the Vehicle is raised, so this is not an issue for raised Vehicles.

Length

Considerations for Vehicle length include:

• Platform length. The usable length of the Platform is 154.6 inches (12.9 feet, 3927 mm); your

wheelbase cannot be longer than this.

All four tires must be fully on the Platform

; they

cannot be on the Ramp or the Tire Stop.

• Overhang. If a Vehicle’s tires are fully on the Platform, then the parts of the Vehicle hanging over

the Front Tire Stop or the Ramp are not a concern, as long as they do not hit anything.

Height

Considerations for Vehicle height include:

• Ceiling height. The height of your ceiling determines how much space you can allocate to the

two Vehicles. If you want to park a tall Vehicle on a Platform

and

under the Platform, your ceiling is

going to have to be higher than if you want to park two low-slung Vehicles.

• Formula. There’s a formula for figuring out how much height you need, based on the Vehicles

you want to park.

Height of Vehicle on Platform + 9 inches (6 inches for the height of the Platform plus 3 inches to

get off the Safety Lock) + height of Safety Lock position of Platform

Add these together; your garage height needs to be higher than the sum of these values.

Tip To find the “height of Safety Lock position of Platform”, raise a Platform and lock it

on its Safety Lock position, then measure from the ground to the bottom of the

raised Platform. Note that the Maximum Rise height listed in Specifications is

how high the mechanism can go before stopping; the Safety Lock height is close

to, but not the same as, Maximum Rise.

Remember that the height of a Safety Lock position can be adjusted down during installation to a

range of heights, to suit your specific needs. See Safety Lock Positions for more information.

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Safety Lock Positions

Each Platform can be set to a High or Low Safety Lock position. Each Platform is set independently of

the other Platform(s) on the Lift.

The two settings are:

• High setting: Moves the Platform higher, leaving

more room under

the Platform (and thus

less room above the Platform) when it is on its Safety Lock. The High setting is generally the best

choice for parking higher-profile Vehicles underneath the Platform; SUVs, large trucks, or other

high-profile Vehicles.

The High setting leaves approximately 87" (2,210 mm) of height under the Platform, thus allowing

Vehicles up to 86" (2,184 mm) high to park under the Platform.

• Low setting: Keeps the Platform lower, leaving

less room under

the Platform (and thus more

room above the Platform) when it is on its Safety Lock. The Low setting is generally the best choice

for parking lower-profile Vehicles underneath; passenger vehicles or small trucks, for example.

The Low setting leaves approximately 70" (1,778 mm) of height under the Platform, thus allowing

Vehicles up to 69" (1,753 mm) high to park under the Platform.

It is possible to

adjust down

the High and Low settings up to 20" (508 mm) by manipulating the

cables that hold the Platforms.

Being able to adjust down from the default High and Low settings gives you a

range

for each:

87" to 67" for the High setting range, 70" to 50" for the Low setting range.

The High or Low settings, and their ranges, is set during installation, so you need to

make your

height decisions before installation begins

.

Important: Installers, Lift owners need to make the height decisions before installation begins.

The method for setting a Platform to the High or Low setting is found in Prepare the Center

Crossbeam(s). The method for adjusting the cabling to get the High and Low ranges is found in

Assemble the Platform Structures.

Important: Do not make your height calculations too precise;

cable stretch

can impact them.

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Specifications

Model PL-6KDT

Platforms 2 Platforms

Lifting capacity per Platform 6,000 lbs / 2,722 kg

a Total width

210.7" (17.5 feet) / 5,352 mm

b Total depth

236.5" (19.7 feet) / 6,008 mm

c Post height

103.3" (8.6 feet) / 2,625 mm

d

Total height

123.6" (10.3 feet) / 3,140 mm

e Minimum runway height

4.5" / 115 mm

f Maximum rise

89" (7.4 feet) / 2,261 mm

g Width between posts

185.6" (15.4 feet) / 4,715 mm

h Platform width

93.5" (7.75 feet) / 2,374 mm

i Usable Platform width

86" (7.1 feet) / 2,184 mm

j Platform length (with ramp)

166.6" (13.9 feet) / 4,232 mm

Lifting time 30 to 45 seconds

Motor 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph

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Model PL-6KDTX

Platforms 2 Platforms

Lifting capacity per Platform 6,000 lbs / 2,722 kg

a Total width

250" (20.8 feet) / 6,350 mm

b

Total depth

236.5" (19.7 feet) / 6,008 mm

c

Post height

103.3" (8.6 feet) / 2,625 mm

d Total height

123.6" (10.3 feet) / 3,140 mm

e Minimum runway height

4.5" / 115 mm

f Maximum rise

89" (7.4 feet) / 2,261 mm

g Width between posts

225" (18.7 feet) / 5,713 mm

h Platform width

93.5" (7.75 feet) / 2,374 mm

i Usable Platform width

86" (7.1 feet) / 2,184 mm

j Platform length (with ramp)

166.6" (13.9 feet) / 4,232 mm

Lifting time 30 to 45 seconds

Motor 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph

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Model

PL-6KT

Platforms 3 Platforms

Lifting capacity per platform

6,000 lbs / 2,722 kg

a Total width

308.4" (25.7 feet) / 7,834 mm

b Total depth

236.5" (19.7 feet) / 6,008 mm

c Post height

103.3" (8.6 feet) / 2,625 mm

d Total height

123.6" (10.3 feet) / 3,140 mm

e Minimum runway height

4.5" / 115 mm

f Maximum rise

89" (7.4 feet) / 2,261 mm

g

Width between posts

283.3" (23.6 feet) / 7,197 mm

h

Platform width

93.5" (7.75 feet) / 2,374 mm

i Usable platform width

86" (7.1 feet) / 2,184 mm

j Platform length (with ramp)

166.6" (13.9 feet) / 4,232 mm

Lifting time 30 to 45 seconds

Motor 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph

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Orientation

The Front of your Lift, as with many Lifts, is the end

opposite

the Ramps.

In the case of the PL-6K Series, the Power Unit and Power Post are at the Front, while the Ramps, the

Control Post, and the Control Box are at the Rear.

Drawing not necessarily to scale. The PL-6KT has a second Center Crossbeam and a third Platform

called the Center Platform. Seismic models have different base plates.

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Installation Checklist

Following are the steps needed to install a PL-6K Series Lift. Perform them in the order shown.

☐ 1. Review the installation Safety rules.

☐ 2. Make sure you have the necessary Tools.

☐ 3. Plan for electrical work.

☐ 4. Select the installation Location.

☐ 5. Unload and unpack the Lift Components.

☐ 6. Review the installation Orientation.

☐ 7. Create Chalk Line Guides for the Posts.

☐ 8. Move the Posts into position.

☐ 9. Set up and install the Front Beam.

☐ 10. Set up the Rear Beam.

☐ 11. Set up the Offside Crossbeam.

☐ 12. Set up the Center Crossbeam(s).

☐ 13. Set up the Powerside Crossbeam.

☐ 14. Install the Power Unit.

☐ 15. Install and Connect the Hydraulic System.

☐ 16. Contact the Electrician.

☐ 17. Connect a Power Supply to the Power Unit (Electrician required).

☐ 18. Install the Power Disconnect Switch and the Thermal Disconnect Switch (Electrician required).

☐ 19. Connect the Controls (Electrician required).

☐ 20. Anchor the Posts.

☐ 21. Assemble the Platform Structures.

☐ 22. Assemble the Platform pieces.

☐ 23. Lubricate the Lift.

☐ 24. Perform an Operational Test.

☐ 25. Review the Final Checklist.

☐ 26. Leave the Manual for the owner/operator.

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Installation

The installation process includes multiple steps. Perform them in the order listed.

⚠ WARNING

Only use the factory-supplied parts that came with your Lift

. If you use

parts from a different source, you void your Warranty and compromise the safety of

everyone who installs or uses the Lift. If you are missing parts, visit

bendpak.com/support or call (800) 253-2363, extension 191.

Safety

While installing this equipment, your safety depends on proper training and thoughtful operation.

⚠ WARNING Do not install this equipment unless you have automotive Lift installation training.

Always use proper lifting tools, such as a forklift or crane, to lift heavy components.

Do not install this equipment without reading and understanding this Manual and

the safety labels on the unit.

Only fully trained personnel should be involved in installing this equipment. Pay attention at all times.

Use appropriate tools and lifting equipment. Stay clear of moving parts.

⚠ WARNING You must wear appropriate protective equipment: gloves, steel-toed work boots,

eye protection, back belts, and hearing protection.

Tools

You may need some or all of the following tools:

• Rotary hammer drill (or similar)

• ¾ inch carbide bit (conforming to ANSI B212.15-1994)

• Hammer and crow bar

• Four-foot level

• Open-end wrench set, SAE and metric

• Socket and ratchet set, SAE and metric

• Hex key wrench set

• Medium crescent and pipe wrenches

• Torque wrench

• Chalk line

• Medium-sized flat screwdriver

• Tape measure, 25 feet or above

• Needle-nose pliers

• Forklift, crane, or heavy-duty rolling dolly

• Sawhorses

• 12-foot ladder

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Electrical Work

You will need to have a licensed, certified Electrician available at some point during the installation.

Notify your Electrician in advance so that they come prepared with an appropriate wiring for

connecting the Power Unit to the power source, a Power Disconnect Switch, a Thermal Disconnect

Switch, and the wiring for the Control Box, Junction Box, and solenoids. Refer to Contact the

Electrician for more information.

Note that most wiring needs to be provided by the Electrician; it is

not

supplied with the Lift.

⚠ DANGER All wiring

must

be performed by a licensed, certified Electrician.

The Electrician needs to:

• Connect a 220 VAC power source to the Power Unit. A power source is required.

• Install a Power Disconnect Switch. Ensures you can quickly and completely interrupt

electrical power to the Lift in the event of an electrical circuit fault, emergency situation, or when

equipment is undergoing service or maintenance. You must put it within sight and easy reach of

the Lift operator. Refer to Install a Power Disconnect Switch for more information.

• Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch. Ensures the equipment shuts down in the event of an

overload or an overheated motor. Refer to Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch for more

information.

• Connect the Controls. The Control Box houses the Controls that raise and lower each

Platform. The Controls must be wired appropriately; refer to Connect the Controls for more

information.

Select a Location

When selecting the location for your Lift, consider:

• Architectural plans. Consult the architectural plans for your desired installation location. Make

sure there are no conflicts between what you want to do and what the plans show.

• Available space. Make sure there is enough space for the Lift: front, back, sides, and above.

Refer to Specifications for measurements.

• Overhead obstructions. Check for overhead obstructions such as building supports, heaters,

electrical lines, low ceilings, hanging lights, and so on.

You do not want your vehicles

hitting obstructions

.

• Power. You need a 220 VAC power source available for the Lift’s Power Unit.

• Outdoor installations. PL-6K Series Lifts are not designed to be installed outdoors.

Outdoor

installation is prohibited

. If you are still considering installing your Lift outdoors, contact

BendPak Customer Service ( email techsupport@bendpak.com, web

bendpak.com/support, phone (800) 253-2363).

• Floor. Only install the Lift on a flat, concrete floor; do not install on asphalt or any other surface.

The surface must be level; do not install if the surface has more than three degrees of slope.

⚠ WARNING Installing your Lift on a surface with more than three degrees of slope could lead to

injury or even death. Only install PL-6K Series Lifts on a level floor (defined as no

more than 3/8 of an inch difference over the installation area). If your floor is not

level, consider making the floor level or using a different location.

• Concrete specifications. Do not install the Lift on cracked or defective concrete. Make sure

the concrete is at least 4.25 inches thick, 3,000 PSI, and cured for a minimum of 28 days.

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⚠ CAUTION BendPak Lifts are supplied with installation instructions and concrete anchors that

met the criteria set by the American National Standard “Automotive Lifts – Safety

Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation”, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011.

You are responsible for any special regional structural and/or seismic anchoring

requirements specified by any other agencies and/or codes such as the Uniform

Building Code (UBC) and/or International Building Code (IBC).

Be sure to check your floor for the possibility of it being a post-tension slab. In this case, contact

the building architect before drilling. Using ground penetrating radar may help you find the

tensioned steel.

⚠ WARNING Cutting through a tensioned cable can result in injury or death. Do not drill into a

post-tension slab unless the building architect confirms you are not going to hit

tensioned steel or you have located it using ground penetrating radar. If colored

sheath comes up during drilling, stop drilling immediately.

Unload and Unpack

Try to have the components of the Lift unloaded near the location where you will be installing it.

Once the components are unloaded, they are your responsibility to move around. As the Lift includes a

number of heavy pieces, the closer you unload them to the installation location, the better off you are.

⚠ WARNING Some Lift components are heavy; if handled incorrectly, they can damage materials

like tile, sandstone, and brick. Try to handle the Lift components just twice: once

when delivered and once when moved into position. You must have a forklift or

crane to move them into position. Use care when moving them around.

⚠ WARNING The posts and beams are delivered with stabilizing structures on each end. Be very

careful when removing these stabilizing structures; the Posts and Beams could shift

or even fall.

Put in Chalk Line Guides

Using Chalk Line Guides helps ensure the Posts get installed correctly.

Refer to Specifications to determine the Total Width and Total Depth values for your Lift model.

Your Lift has four Posts:

• Control Post: Located on the Left Rear. The Control Post holds the Control Box used to control

the Platforms.

The Control Post is unique; it has drilled holes that hold the Control

Box

. Make sure to orient the Control Post so that the drilled holes face the Rear of the Lift. The

image in Orientation shows the correct orientation of the Control Post.

• Power Post: Located on the Left Front of the Lift. The Power Post holds the Power Unit.

The

Power Post is unique; it has a mounting bracket on one side that holds the

Power Unit

. The Power Post must be oriented so the mounting bracket is on the inside. The

image in Orientation shows the correct orientation of the Power Post.

• Front Offside Post: Located on the Right Front of the Lift. Not unique. Interchangeable with the

Rear Offside Post.

• Rear Offside Post: Located on the Right Rear of the Lift. Not unique. Interchangeable with the

Front Offside Post.

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To create the four Chalk Line Guides:

1. Create the Front Chalk Line where you want the Front of the Lift.

Make the Front Chalk Line longer than the Total Width setting for your Lift model.

2. Create the Powerside and Offside Chalk Lines at 90° angles to the Front Chalk Line and parallel to

each other.

Make the Powerside and Offside Chalk Lines longer than the Total Depth setting for your Lift

model.

The Powerside and Offside Chalk Lines must also be exactly x distance from each other,

at both

ends

, where x is the Total Width setting for your Lift model. Measure to verify that this is true.

3. Create the Rear Chalk Line parallel to the Front Chalk Line.

Make the Rear Chalk Line longer than the Total Width setting for your Lift model.

The Front and Rear Chalk Lines must also be exactly x distance from each other,

at both ends

,

where x is the Total Depth setting for your Lift model. Measure to verify that this is true.

4. Before moving the posts into position, measure diagonally to make sure the two diagonals are the

same. This ensures your layout is correct.

Do not forget to check the diagonals.

5. When you move the posts into position, put the corners of the base plates inside the corners

created by the four chalk lines.

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Move the Posts into Position

BendPak strongly recommends using a Forklift or Crane to move the Posts. You need to have at least

three people work together to stand up the Posts.

⚠ DANGER The Posts are extremely heavy; be

very

careful when handling them.

To move the Posts into position:

1. Using a Forklift or Crane, move the Posts, one at a time, to the Chalk Line Guides you created.

Important: The Power Post and the Control Post are different from the Offside Posts. Make sure to

position them at their

required

locations and orientations. Refer to the images in

Orientation and Components for the locations and orientations of the Power and

Control Posts. The Offside Posts are interchangeable; put them at either of the

remaining Post locations.

2. Stand up each Post. You must have at least three people work together to stand up a Post.

Tip You can shim and plumb the Posts now or later. Doing it now means the weight of

the beams and crossbeams is not on the Posts (which makes it easier to shim

them if you do it now). Doing it later means you have some play in the Posts when

you install the Beams and the Crossbeams.

3.

Do not anchor the Posts at this point.

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About the Beams

The next several sections describe how to prepare and install the Lift’s Beams, Crossbeams, and

Cabling.

There are two methods that are generally used to prepare and install the Beams/Crossbeams and

route the Cables:

• Prepare each Beam/Crossbeam and raise them into place

separately

.

In other words, prepare the Front Beam and raise it into place, prepare the Rear Beam and raise it

into place, and so on until all the Beams and Crossbeams are in place. Most people who use this

method route the Cables, as much as they can, for each Beam on the ground as they prepare it.

This method is generally best when you are tight on space. It requires some additional work on

ladders.

• Prepare the Beams/Crossbeams on the ground

all at one time

before raising them, including

routing the Cables, then raise the entire structure into place all at once.

This method works if there is adequate space to raise the entire structure into place at one time.

The advantage is that it reduces the amount of work you have to do on ladders at the end. This

method requires at least one Crane and one Forklift; your installation may require additional lifting

devices.

Choose the method that is best for your particular installation.

Tip BendPak recommends putting the Beams/Crossbeams on a raised platform, like

sawhorses, when preparing the Beams/Crossbeams, no matter which method you

choose. This generally makes them easier to prepare, compared to if they were on

the ground.

The procedures in the next several sections assume the first method, preparing each

Beam/Crossbeam separately, but they can be easily adapted to the second method.

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